Traditional Chinese Herbs for Modern Health
Posted by admin in Herbal Formula on September 27, 2011
Traditional Chinese herbs are given according to their Qi and Blood energy.
That’s right, each herb has a particular energy and when matched with the energy of the person, can restore the person’s health.
So there are two elements here:
* energy of the person
* energy of the herbs
And they are combined on a case-by-case basis according to the requirements of the individual.
The practice of Chinese medicine generally revolves around cooling what is hot and warming what is cold. Chinese herbs are instrumental in balancing the energies of a person, and have been proven over the centuries to be both safe and effective.
Chinese Herbs and Their Energies
The energy effects of Chinese herbs have been observed by skilled Taoist and Buddhist physicians for centuries. By closely examining individual substances, their characteristics were recorded. How it’s done is pretty amazing.
A physician would take a single substance and through Qigong (qi exercises) and meditation, feel the energetic qualities of the substance. In this way, each part of a plant – seed, root, leave, bark – and each animal shell or insect and their qualities was methodically classified. Read the rest of this entry »
Moxibustion (Moxa) – An Ancient Chinese Heat Therapy
Posted by admin in Moxibustion on September 27, 2011
Moxibustion refers to the burning of Chinese Mugwort (or Moxa) – normally as an accompaniment to acupuncture or tui na (Chinese Massage) in order to provide a gentle source of heat. It can be used as a way of stimulating acupoints, or used to warm a whole area.
There are a few ways of using moxa – it can be attached to the end of an acupuncture needle, or made into a cone which is then placed onto the body on top of a protective medium such as a slice of ginger or layer or salt (depending on the desired outcome) or a moxa stick is used. A moxa stick is a tube of densely packed moxa which is lit at one end and then brought near to the effected area to warm it up.
Moxibustion has the effect of stimulating circulation and healing, warming the body and dispelling Cold. It is especially useful for people and conditions which are worse in the cold and respond well to heat. It is commonly used for pain, infertility, and weakness or lack of energy. It is also used during pregnancy for breech presentation and is an essential component in many of the traditional techniques for health maintenance. It is very pleasant and relaxing to receive. Read the rest of this entry »